Eight Sailors assigned to USS Russell (DDG 59) received their anchors of gold and became the newest members of the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Mess during a pinning ceremony at Ruocco Park in downtown San Diego, Sept. 16.

The story of Russell is really one of overcoming adversity to attain success. “Although the situation did not appear ideal to begin with,” stated Cmdr. James Harney, Commanding Officer of Russell, “by focusing on what we could do instead of what we couldn’t we were able to rack up successes throughout the drydock period, and continuing today.”

SAN DIEGO - A group of 18 college students from around the country who are interested in the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program visited the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO – The crew of USS Russell (DDG 59) hosted the crew of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship JS Teruzuki (DD 116) as the partner nation participated in exercises with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group off the coast of Southern California.

SAN DIEGO – The officers and crew of USS Russell (DDG 59) played a key role in supporting one of three People’s Liberation Army (Navy) ships visiting San Diego by hosting the crew of the frigate CNS Yueyang (FF 575).

SAN DIEGO – The officers and crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) have been overcoming a unique set of challenges as they prepare for an upcoming engineering plant light off assessment (LOA) later this summer.

The officers and crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) remembered the life of Dr. Barry Friedman, a World War II veteran, author and special friend of the crew during a special memorial service held on board the ship.

SAN DIEGO – With the traditional exchange of salutes, Cmdr. Ann McCann turned over command of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) to Cmdr. James Harney during a change of command ceremony at the BAE Shipyard in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO – After a long six-hour evolution, USS Russell (DDG 59) left dry dock Jan. 22 and safely moored pierside at the BAE Shipyard in San Diego to await the next step of its 11-month Extended Drydocking Selective Restrictive Availability (EDSRA).

SAN DIEGO - Sailors assigned to the Reserve Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka have made a name for themselves by helping ships stationed at Naval Base San Diego provide logistical support including running inventories, moving supplies and keeping up with supply administrative paperwork.

PEARL HARBOR - The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the last time. The crew is scheduled to swap hulls with USS Halsey (DDG 97) out of San Diego in late January.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Families and friends welcomed back the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 23, following completion of a successful eight-month deployment to the western Pacific and Arabian Gulf.

ARABIAN GULF - U.S. and Iraq navies assisted an injured mariner in the
northern Arabian Gulf, Oct. 19.
Indian-flagged and owned M/T Desh Garima contacted U.S. guided missile
destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), which was operating in the area, for
assistance with an Indian mariner who had a hand injury requiring medical
attention.

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Training exercise Koa Kai 11-1 concluded Nov. 17, saving the Navy both time and money by keeping participating surface combatants in the middle Pacific area of responsibility instead of training off the coast of San Diego.

SENDAI, Japan (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) arrived in Sendai, Japan, July 23 for a scheduled port visit. The visit is a continuation of U.S. – Japan joint port calls being conducted throughout the year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. – Japan Mutual Security Treaty.

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